Stonescaping Idea Book (Taunton's Idea Book Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (917 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 156158763X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 138 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Andrew Wormer is a contributing editor to "Fine Homebuilding" magazine and the author of "The Builder's Book of Bathrooms" (The Taunton Press) and "The Bathroom Idea Book" (The Taunton Press). . An experienced builder and bathroom remodeler, Andrew lives in Ferrisburgh, Vermont
And you'll find a wide range of outdoor living spaces that family and friends can enjoy for years to come. Stone, a broad term that includes pavers, fieldstones, bricks, rocks and boulders, and stone veneer, can be used to create a distinct yet practical component to any yard. As the examples in the book demonstrate, there is a world of stone to explore; this book will help get you started on the right path.Topics covered include:Patios & TerracesPaths, Walks & StepsWallsPools & PondsSeating & Sculpture. The right kind of stone and how you incorporate it in your landscape and garden can make all the difference. And with the variety of natural and manufactured stone products widely available today, incorporating stone in the landscape is no longer out of reach."Stonescaping Idea Book" showcases a wide range of inspiring and practical ideas for using stone in all types of landscape settings and for all budgets and regions of the country. You'll discover ideas for creating graceful streams, waterfalls, or even simple fountains that will help transform your backyard into a private retreat. Along with tried-and-true designs for inviting walkways and beautiful walls, new ways
Stonescaping Ideas MJW This book has color pictures on almost every page with almost every type of stonework imaginable. If you need ideas or just pictures of different types of stonework, this book should cover that information. Topics covered include paths and steps, terraces, patios, garden spaces, poolside spaces, dry and mortared stone walls, benches, landscaping features, sculptures, pools, ponds, streams and waterfalls, water fountains, entryways, driveways, a. Lots of good ideas but you also realize how much potential work Lots of good ideas but you also realize how much potential work is involved. Every form of stonework is covered both formal and informal and suggestions are given for how each would work in the landscape. It's interesting to know what to make thing different for It's interesting to know what to make thing different for stonescaping. Give me the idea what to do with it. Thanks
About the Author Andrew Wormer is a contributing editor to "Fine Homebuilding" magazine and the author of "The Builder's Book of Bathrooms" (The Taunton Press) and "The Bathroom Idea Book" (The Taunton Press). An experienced builder and bathroom remodeler, Andrew lives in Ferrisburgh, Vermont.